Cultivation Station

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we talk with our Deputy Commissioner of Operations - Hollis Glenn.  He will share with us his view of how 2024 went for Colorado Proud members and what 2025 may look like.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while expert Sari Kimball talks with us about customer service. Business owners are great at making creative products, but getting someone to buy them can be a real challenge! We will talk through tips and strategies to offer great customer service and keep your business alive.

The Flowerhill Institute is a Native owned and community directed non-profit group. They also serve as the overall Technical Assistance Coordinator for the MPPTA Program, working closely with AMS and the TA Providers to connect meat and poultry processors, USDA grant applicants, and grant-funded project managers to the resources and expertise best suited to support a project’s needs. Dave Carter will join us to talk more about the ways Colorado meat producers can work with Flower Hill and technical assistance available.

Coloradoans love to eat local. Whether it is in their homes or when they are out, consumers are looking for Colorado grown and produced food. At What Chef's Want, they focus on getting locally raised, grown and produced food into restaurants. Anna Haas will share more with us on what their local food program looks like.

Listen in on Cultivation Station where we will talk with Zach Gaines at Proximity Malt. This is the first new-generation, full-scale, regional malting facility in North America. He will share with us how Colorado farmers and Colorado brewers can work with Proximity and develop great local malts. Zach will also tell us about RENGENMALT made from regenerative grains.

We talk with expert Sari Kimball shares ideas and tips to keep our valuable customers happy and loyal while also attracting new customers.

We talk with the Colorado Department of Human Services and Nourish Colorado and learn more about electronic healthy incentives project (eHIP) and how it will benefit Coloradoans! We will also be joined by a framer that is involved and can help other Colorado Proud members find out more.

Listen in on Cultivation Station while we speak with Amber Burr of Daddy's Homemade Syrups. This is a family run, Colorado Proud compnay that started in their home. Their passion for eliminating articifial ingredients and high fructose corn syryup has led them to making some delicious products! Learn how they did this and their goals for growing their business.

Join us on Cultivation Station to learn about Naturopathic Medicine and how Colorado Proud wellness products can contribute to health. Naturopathic medicine can be considered functional medicine, and uses natural remedies to help the body heal itself. Dr Kelsey Asplin, the manager of the Denver Naturopthic Clinic and President of of the Colorado Assoction of Naturopathic Doctors will share her passion and knowledge of this timeless form of healthcare.

Join us on Cultivation Station while we explore trade show prep. Trade shows are part of doing business, and showcasing your business in the best possible way is important. What are some ways to prepare and make the best impression possible? Listen to our expert Erika Tebbens while she walks us through some pointers. Fine more extra information here.